thinking patterns Archives

Moving from Willfulness to Willingness

Many of us learn willfulness as a defense to not being heard. Changing from a posture of willfulness to willingness leads us to more fulfilling lives.

I Published a Book and Lost My Identity

The last thing I expected when I published my first book was an identity crisis. Yet, there I was: My book was out and I lost my identity.

It’s More Than a Fight or Flight Response

We hear a lot about the fight or flight response, but did you know that there’s another part to it? It’s now recognized as the fight-flight-freeze response.

Moving Beyond the Scarcity Mentality

The Scarcity Mentality holds us back. It is possible to live an abundant life, even when we live in poverty. Here’s how I did it.

What Is Your Identity Founded On?

Understanding how we define ourselves helps us understand some of our limiting thoughts and challenges. Refocusing our identity helps us move forward.

Creating Affirmations Helps Us Achieve Goals

When we set goals, we think of setting SMART goals. Writing down our goals is the next step. Creating affirmations is the final step in achieving our goals.

Your Past Does Not Define Your Future

Too often, we look at our history and think it tells us that there is no path forward for us. That’s not true. Your past does not define your future.

Taming the Inner Critic for Good

When the inner critic who lives in our head speaks up, it can feel impossible to silence it. Here are some solid tips for shutting it down.

Social Media Detoxes Aren’t the Answer

Experts tell us that social media impacts our mental health negatively, but I have a different experience. Here’s what I do to make social media support me.

Does the Story Fit the Facts?

While taking emotional health classes, one of the phrases I would hear time and again was “Does the story fit the facts?” The reality is that we rarely see situations objectively, whether it’s due to viewpoint, confusion, or past experiences coloring our current situation.